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EU adds persons, entity to sanction list against DPRK

Xinhua, May 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

The European Union (EU) here on Thursday announced it would add 18 people and one entity to the list of those subject to EU restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

According to a press release issued by the Council of the EU, those subjected to restrictive measures by the council's decision are mostly high-ranking military officials involved in key bodies responsible for "supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programs."

The additional listed entity is involved in the "development and operational implementation of" the aforementioned programs. Sanctions include travel restrictions and an asset-freeze.

The decision brings the total number of people subject to EU restrictive measures to 66 and the number of entities to 42, said the press release.

"These additional EU measures complement the sanctions regime imposed by several United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions," it said.

EU restrictive measures against the DPRK were introduced in 2006. The EU last strengthened its restrictive measures on March 31, 2016, transposing UNSC resolution 2270, which cuts the country off from any means to develop its nuclear and missile programs.

The UNSC unanimously adopted resolution 2270 on the DPRK on March 2 of this year. Endit